Ian Pettit Email and Phone Number

I am a recent graduate of Vancouver Island University's Bachelor of Science program. I have experience in shellfish aquaculture research through the Center for Shellfish Research, where I worked as a Independent Laboratory Assistant. Here, I utilized qPCR, DNA extrations, Gel Electrophoresis, amongst other laboratory skills. Through the Deep Bay Marine Science Center, I also worked as a Student Laboratory Assistant in the larval lab. Entrusted with maintaining hygiene of oyster larvae, feeding, pH, salinity monitoring, as well as recording other metrics to record systems for data management.I am passionate about marine biology, with a special interest in invertebrate zoology. In early 2024, I participated in the Pacific Ecology and Evolution Conference at the Bamfield Marine Science Center, where I presented a short talk on Microbial Source Tracking utilizing oysters as a proxy for gathering sample data.In my spare time, I play volleyball with a small team, practice fine arts such as drawing and ceramics, as well as hike and volunteer with a local scouting group which I have participated with since early 2011.